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Water filters come in a broad and sometimes confusing range of prices and types. The technical terms used may be confusing at times, and before you make a major purchase, you have to know that the water filter has a large enough capacity to deal with all your drinking water needs. Home water filters vary from simple jugs to bottle filters that have a basic charcoal filter to high-tech water processing filters that will give you crystal clear water that is of better quality than the municipal tap water.

The price is a major factor, but there are some other outstanding features of the home water filters. Read further to find out more. 

 

Considering your budget, factor in how much you spend each week on bottled water. Bottled water comes in either two or five-liter plastic bottles and depending on which plastic bottle the bottler utilizes; the water can have a strong taste from the plastic material. Most of the bottled water brands are just bottled up water. The municipal tap water usually contains different chemicals and even micro-organisms at times. The average family consumes from thirty to forty liters of water per week, and that comes to about $1500 every year.

 

Below we discuss the different types of water filters available.

 

Jug water filters are the most popular choice, and it is a good option as it comes with a good filter cartridge. You can use cheaper supermarket cartridges, but these often have an after taste and are not durable. There is a counter top brand which has a bigger reservoir for filtered water, and these filters normally last for two months. Many of the jug filters are designed such that they can fit into a refrigerator door. The lids for these kinds of filters are at times fragile.

 

Refrigerator filters are those types that may be plumbed into a refrigerator. This type is easy to use, but it has to be changed every six months. The main benefit is that you can always drink cold water available from the tap.

 

Under the sink water filters are plumbed into your kitchen, and they give clean water on tap. They have the drawback of not eliminating the micro-organisms. They should be changed every two or three months. A new cartridge costs about $30. Some units have a ceramic cartridge and charcoal, and the charcoal cartridge requires changing frequently. The ceramic cartridge needs cleaning and may be reused.

 

Multi-stage filters have three different filters. They are pumped systems, so they require an electricity supply. Go online to find out more and learn! 

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Check out http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Home-Water-Filter to know how to choose the right filters.